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Find out how to make the best-ever mashed potatoes days before Thanksgiving. Ann Taylor Pittman bakes potatoes to create a fluffy, smooth mashed potato that’s a guaranteed crowd favorite. Baking the ...

With a mountain of dishes to make for Thanksgiving, sometimes it's necessary to take a shortcut or two. Despite usually swearing by homemade mashed potatoes, I decided to try out a variety of instant ...

Instant mashed potatoes don't quite compare to their homemade counterpart, but we tried several varieties that hold their own ...

With the holidays just around the corner, home cooks are planning new side dishes to serve or ways to improve the old standbys, like green beans and sweet potatoes. Mashed potatoes are one of the ...

A plate with pieces of seasoned fried chicken on a bed of lettuce with sides in the background - Bhofack2/Getty Images A good piece of fried chicken is the kind of comfy meal that people take great ...

I've developed the best recipe for mashed potatoes that takes less than 15 minutes to make. My biggest tip is don't over-mash the potatoes — a few chunks are fine. The recipe is simple, but you can ...

A holiday meal without mashed potatoes is like Santa Claus without a beard. It's obvious something's missing. "Potatoes, in general, are a beloved vegetable. When they're on the holiday table, they ...

The editors and writers of Food & Wine Magazine offer "Sunday Morning" viewers tips on how to make the best-ever mashed potatoes days before Thanksgiving. Ann Taylor Pittman bakes potatoes to create a ...